It’s early May and all sorts of fishing is taking off. But crappie are taking the forefront in this Midwest Fishing Report. This time of the year, I like to hit Mazonia (above). This is the extended ...

I sometimes forget the joy that the catchable trout seasons in Illinois bring. A faithful reader send a handful of photos and a reminder of that joy. The trout were caught at Blackwell (Silver Lake) ...

LAWRENCE, Kan. — The way Chatt Martin sees it, he picked the right place to live. His hometown, Lawrence, may be better known for the University of Kansas and college basketball, but it also is the ...

The Midwest falls right in the middle of the most scenic and productive fishing spots for any state in the US. The state has plenty of lakes, rivers and reservoirs in which anglers of all skill levels ...

As hunting seasons open in October, a lot of crappie fishermen celebrate. Not because they can pick up a bow or shotgun. They’re happy the competition diminishes on the reservoirs for the best brush ...

As hunting seasons open in October, a lot of crappie fishermen celebrate. Not because they can pick up a bow or shotgun. They’re happy the competition diminishes on the reservoirs for the best brush ...

While fishing for many species is just warming up, crappies offer a chance for early-season fun from Kentucky to Minnesota. Early spring is a peak time to get them while they're schooled on structure ...

Cool mornings followed by Indian summer afternoons mark the arrival of my favorite time of year to fish. Even though there are competing interests with a plethora of hunting opportunities, fishing in ...

The Midwest crappie fishing scene took a major hit earlier this week as a popular northeast Kansas lure manufacturer closed its doors. Topeka’s Brandon Manis, owner of Top Secret Jig Company, ...

Fall is a special time to go fishing in the Midwest as most species, like this walleye caught by Joe Henry at Lake of the Woods, are aggressively feeding in preparation for winter. Submitted photo ...

Clear Lake will be featured in an upcoming episode of “Fishing the Midwest.” The episode, filmed last summer, will air at 11 a.m. on Jan. 11, on Fox Sports North, 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 26, on NIMT — ...